Board and Train
An incredible opportunity for your puppy to receive extra foundational training prior to coming home
We offer Board and Train options to help your puppy come into your home pre trained to know a variety of commands and skills!
What is “Board and Train”?
Board and Train is a term used to describe a situation where your dog is not only housed and loved on for a duration of time, but is also trained while away!
Who provides the Board and Train?
We have local trainers we work closely with who we have used with our own personal dogs and been thrilled with the quality, thoroughness and thoughtfulness of their training.
What does the Board & Train option look like?
Our trainer partners can take your puppy as early as 8 weeks of age, straight from us – to their trainer!
Who are the trainers you work with?
At your Service Dogs Training – Portland, OR
Won’t I miss out on “puppy days”?
Can my puppy still bond with me if he/she isn’t home until after 12 weeks?
This is a reasonable question. I’m happy to say this has never ever been an issue any of my owners or myself have experienced. Puppies are still silly, clumsy, fluffy & adorable little babies at 12 weeks. Yes, they are bigger than they were at 8 weeks but missing a few pounds of growth is an easy trade for the exceptional work done in that time! Also, we have never encountered a puppy struggling to immediately bond with their family after returning from Board and Train. It’s honestly no different in their minds then when they arrive at 8 weeks. Except now, they are more pleasant and even easier due to all their advanced training!
So what do they learn at a Board and Train?
Our trainers will discuss goals, needs, expectations and realistic expectations via phone call.
What does the Board & Train option cost?
Our trainer partners offers a variety of training options. A full Board and train is generally around the same price as the puppy. There are also smaller and larger packages available.
How do I sign my puppy up for Board and Train?
Contact them directly through their website. Email us as well so we can work directly with the trainer regarding pick up dates!
